A widening gap between women’s growing presence in Nigeria’s workforce and their limited influence in decision making roles took centre stage at a leadership summit in Lagos, as business and policy leaders…
The Federal Government has signalled a shift towards results-oriented budgeting, with a renewed focus on improving the lives of women with disabilities and other vulnerable groups through more inclusive public spending. Minister…
Amid persistent concerns over maternal mortality and gaps in access to quality healthcare, the First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening Sexual and Reproductive…
Today’s spotlight celebrates leadership, political inclusion, and youth-driven change, highlighting Eliana Martins, Nigeria Women Trust Fund, and Eastina Taylor advancing equity and empowerment. Woman of Impact: Eliana Martins – Nigeria “Women’s participation…
This edition of our spotlight celebrates leadership, resilience, and grassroots transformation, highlighting Nkoyo Toyo, Women for Women International, and Miatta Garmai Darwolor driving impact across Africa. Woman of Impact: Nkoyo Toyo –…
Today;s spotlight celebrates Yemi Adamolekun, IDEA International, and Elsie Kanza—highlighting civic leadership, democratic advancement, and a new generation shaping inclusive growth and governance across Africa. Woman of Impact: Yemi Adamolekun “Active citizenship…
Today’s spotlight celebrates bold advocacy, evidence-driven action, and emerging leadership—honouring Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, a trailblazing feminist lawyer; Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), a pioneering rights organisation; and Ololade Awaye, a…
Today’s spotlight honours visionary leadership and transformative impact, celebrating a pioneering media trailblazer, Toun Okewale Sonaiya, a global fund advancing women’s rights, United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and…
Today’s spotlight celebrates bold leadership and transformative impact, honouring a disability rights advocate, Lois Auta, a global philanthropic institution Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a rising West African changemaker advancing equity,…
Across Africa, leadership in health, protection, and youth advocacy continues to advance the rights and wellbeing of women and girls. This spotlight features Professor Patricia Donli, Women at Risk International Foundation, and…